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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.49, 12,382.79 and 6,060.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.49, 12,382.79 and 6,060.91 is: 9,083.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.49 : 12,382.79 = 6,060.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.49/12,382.79 = 6,060.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.49x = 12,382.79 × 6,060.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.49x = 75,050,975.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,050,975.74/8,262.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,083.34

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